What this site does
99Tokens helps people understand the memory requirements of running open-weight language models locally. The planner, reference catalog and guides are designed to answer a question and make the next experiment easier.
The catalog covers current open-weight models and hardware configurations. Newer models replace older releases of similar size when the older model no longer offers a distinct use. Hardware stays useful longer, so the catalog includes both current products and relevant used options.
How content is maintained
Catalog changes are reviewed together with their sources and calculation tests before publication. New model discovery is a research input; it does not automatically create a recommendation. Editorial review dates are shown separately from any future measurement or price observation.
The practical guides use AI-assisted research and drafting to turn recurring community questions into concise explanations. Primary documentation supports technical claims; community reports identify problems to investigate. Hypothetical examples and editorial checklists are labeled, and are not presented as hands-on benchmarks.
Found a mistake? Include the page, the conflicting value and a primary source when emailing hello@99tokens.org. A correction should update the source record, affected calculations and editorial explanation together.
Read our complete methodology →Commercial disclosure
This version contains no active affiliate shopping links and does not use purchase commissions to rank hardware. It shows reference configurations without carrying forward unverified market prices.
If affiliate links are added, they must be visibly disclosed next to the shopping action and marked as sponsored. Source citations and planner results should remain independent of commission rates.
Your data
The planner does not require an account. Configuration changes are calculated in your browser, and you can share the selected settings in a URL. Read the privacy note for the boundaries of this behavior.